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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 787.88, 1,181.98 and 267.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 787.88, 1,181.98 and 267.89 is: 401.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    787.88 : 1,181.98 = 267.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    787.88/1,181.98 = 267.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    787.88x = 1,181.98 × 267.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    787.88x = 316,640.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 316,640.62/787.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 401.89

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